Toronto to Whitby by train
Whitby lies 42 km (26 mi) north-east of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 34 min at the speeds typical of Canada rail, over roughly 52 km (32 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Toronto | Whitby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 2.8 million | 138,501 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Exhibition GO Station, Oriole GO Station | Whitby GO Station, Whitby Junction station |
Where to book trains from Toronto to Whitby
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Staying in Whitby
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Common questions
How far is Whitby from Toronto?
42 km (26 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Toronto; by road roughly 52 km (32 mi).
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Whitby by train?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Whitby?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.